Benign febrile myoclonus in childhood.
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BACKGROUND
Myoclonus is often associated with progressive myoclonic epilepsy or neurodegenerative conditions. Febrile myoclonus is a benign phenomenon, which has only been reported previously in one child.
METHODS
The clinical features of three children with fever-induced myoclonus are described.
RESULTS
Fever-induced myoclonus is characterized by frequent myoclonus, which resolves with resolution of the fever in otherwise healthy children.
CONCLUSIONS
Recognition of fever-induced myoclonus as a benign phenomenon may prevent unnecessary investigations and interventions.